School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
ESC-30018 Global Environmental Change  
Co-ordinator: Dr Katie Szkornik    Room: WSF28, Tel:33614  
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Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
Applied Environmental Science Dual Honours (Level 3)
Applied Environmental Science Major (Level 3)
Applied Environmental Science Minor (Level 3)
Geography Major (Level 3)
Geography Minor (Level 3)
Geography Single Honours (Level 3)
Geology Major (Level 3)
Geology Major (Level 3)
Geoscience Single Honours (Level 3)
Physical Geography Major (Level 3)
Physical Geography Minor (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this module
Barred Combinations
Not applicable
Description

The Earth&©s environment has been constantly changing throughout the history of the planet, and continuing change will have a serious impact on human activity. However, our understanding of how the environment changes is incomplete, and thus our ability to predict and adapt to future change is limited. This module aims to examine the key issues and debates about global environmental change. In particular, it aims to highlight the relationships between global environmental change and the characteristics of the Earth's surface processes and landscapes, and to recognize the contested and limited nature of knowledge in this very dynamic subject.



Aims
This module aims to examine the key issues and debates about global environmental change. In particular, it aims to highlight the relationships between global environmental change and the characteristics
of the Earth's surface processes and landscapes, and to recognize the contested and limited nature of knowledge in this very dynamic subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of key issues and debates in global environmental change and of the
research at the forefront of the discipline. [1,2,3,4]
Knowledge and understanding of the relationships between global environmental change and the
characteristics of the Earth's surface processes and landscapes. [1,2,3,4]
Awareness of the dynamic, plural and contested nature of the subject area, and the role played by
geographers in advancing knowledge and understanding. [1,2,3,4]
Ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate material whilst recognizing the contested and
limited nature of knowledge in the discipline of global environmental change. [1,2,3,4]
Study hours
Lectures 20 hours
Assessment preparation (in-class assessments x 2) 30 hours
Coursework preparation (essay) 45 hours
Guided independent study (including exam revision) 55 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Exercise weighted 10%
short answer test administered in-class or by VLE
2: Exercise weighted 10%
short answer test administered in-class or by VLE
3: Exercise weighted 30%
1500 word essay, or equivalent poster or web-page presentation
4: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 50%
2 hour unseen exam, 2 out of 6 questions
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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